Charges laid after protest

The Fort Macleod RCMP have laid charges in connection with an unlawful protest at a turkey farm near Fort Macleod and Granum. On Oct. 23, the RCMP announced four people have been charged following an investigation that began on Sept. 2, concerning several individuals gaining unlawful access to a turkey farm near Fort Macleod. On Sept. 2, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Fort … Read more

M.D., Alberta Health Services agree to work on communication

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek and Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services have agreed to work on communication between the two organizations. Randy Bryksa, associate executive director, clinical operations, Calgary Zone; Curtis Swanson, director, clinical operations, Calgary Zone; and Alfred Klein, director, southern communications centre, all of Alberta Health Services, … Read more

Lawyer with local roots heads national watchdog agency

Canadian corporations are expected to act the same way in other countries as they do in Canada – no better but definitely no worse, obeying local and Canadian laws. When a question arises about a Canadian company’s actions in another country, it can be referred to the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. Sheri Meyerhoffer, a lawyer originally from Claresholm, has … Read more

Fortis grand opening for new service centre

Dignitaries and guests gathered last week as FortisAlberta officially opened its new service centre in Claresholm. The electricity company held an official grand opening on Oct. 2 where, instead of a ribbon cutting, officials more fittingly cut a wire. “Getting out to celebrate this facility is really special,” said Mike Mosher, president of FortisAlberta. Although he works in Calgary, he likes … Read more